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GJI 6130

1979 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2173cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,445 mi
Last recorded79,445 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1979 Lotus Esprit58,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJI 6130
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,173cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 79,445 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 77,808 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 77,765 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?

Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
2,324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 624
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 464
brake binding 455
parking brake recording little or no effort 332
Headlamp aim too low 326
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GJI 6130 is a 1979 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,173cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 58,403 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Esprit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 624 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJI 6130, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Esprit typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 47 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJI 6130 registered?

GJI 6130 is a 1979 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 9 February 1979.

Is GJI 6130 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJI 6130 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJI 6130 have outstanding finance?

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